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How to get fromDetroit to Carlsbadby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Detroit to Carlsbad by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Detroit to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane DTW - CLD
    9h 12m
    $194–857

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    2d 3h
    $748–1,698

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 7h
    $359–719

  4. Drive 2,314.4 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Carlsbadcar car 2,314.4 mi
    36h 34m
    $423–611

  5. Fly Detroit to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DTW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $224–759

  6. Fly Detroit to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DTW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    9h 34m

  7. Fly Detroit to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DTW - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 32m
    $316–4,520

  8. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane CLE - LAX
    3. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to Oceansidebus bus
    12h 7m

Detroit to Carlsbad by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$748Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,971 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Carlsbad, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Oceanside via Chicago Union Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d 3h.

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